Lakeland gets COVID-19 testing center just for kids
Lakeland Regional Medical Center just opened a new COVID-19 testing center for kids, one of the first of its kind in the area.
Lakeland Regional Medical Center just opened a new COVID-19 testing center for kids, one of the first of its kind in the area.
Lakeland commissioners narrowly vote to extend mask mandate
The hotly-debated issue of masks was up for debate once again in Lakeland as commissioners faced a decision about extending the mask order for another month -- but this time around commissioners had a few additional things factoring into their decision.
The hotly-debated issue of masks was up for debate once again in Lakeland as commissioners faced a decision about extending the mask order for another month -- but this time around commissioners had a few additional things factoring into their decision.
One seriously injured after shooting at Haines City bar
One person was hospitalized following an early-morning shooting in Haines City, according to the sheriff's office.
One person was hospitalized following an early-morning shooting in Haines City, according to the sheriff's office.
Landlords seeking government help due to moratorium on evictions
Landlords are asking for help from Washington because they think the moratorium on evictions has put them in a financial squeeze.
Landlords are asking for help from Washington because they think the moratorium on evictions has put them in a financial squeeze.
Two teens on motorcycle died following Davenport crash, deputies say
Two 17-year-olds have passed away following a Friday-night crash in Davenport.
Two 17-year-olds have passed away following a Friday-night crash in Davenport.
Polk sheriff: Man wasn’t ‘standing his ground’ when he shot, killed ‘bizarre’ teen at apartment complex
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a Davenport apartment complex that left a 19-year-old dead.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a Davenport apartment complex that left a 19-year-old dead.
V.P. of Lakeland Police Advisory Board says he was 'harassed' by 'bad apple' deputy
In a Facebook post about the incident, Demetrius Haynes identified the deputy and called her a "bad apple," which law enforcement officials say puts the deputy in danger.
In a Facebook post about the incident, Demetrius Haynes identified the deputy and called her a "bad apple," which law enforcement officials say puts the deputy in danger.
Polk County looking for jurors again as trials resume
Polk County courts are ready to resume jury trials after the long COVID-19 hiatus, and officials will be seeking potential jurors to report for duty by the end of the month.
Polk County courts are ready to resume jury trials after the long COVID-19 hiatus, and officials will be seeking potential jurors to report for duty by the end of the month.
Officials confirm 6 cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School; won’t reveal number being quarantined
The Polk School District says there are six cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School. But it will not say if they are students or staff, or, as a result, how many people are being quarantined.
The Polk School District says there are six cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School. But it will not say if they are students or staff, or, as a result, how many people are being quarantined.
20 staff at Lake Wales Charter School on 2-week quarantine, sending students back to e-learning
Students at Lake Wales Charter High School were supposed to go back to class Monday, but didn’t.
Students at Lake Wales Charter High School were supposed to go back to class Monday, but didn’t.
Bay Area districts monitor trickle of COVID-19 cases as students return
School coronavirus plans are already being put to the test. Across the Bay Area, there are small numbers of cases in schools showing up almost on a daily basis.
School coronavirus plans are already being put to the test. Across the Bay Area, there are small numbers of cases in schools showing up almost on a daily basis.
No arrests after five separate shootings along Bay Area interstates
In the last two months, five shootings have left three people dead along interstates 75 and 4 in the Tampa Bay area. No arrests have been made, and while officials won’t discuss the investigations, they continue to ask the public for assistance.
In the last two months, five shootings have left three people dead along interstates 75 and 4 in the Tampa Bay area. No arrests have been made, and while officials won’t discuss the investigations, they continue to ask the public for assistance.
Driver shot at on I-4 in Polk County, troopers searching for suspect
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a person suspected of shooting at a male driver on Interstate 4 near the 36 milepost westbound in Polk County Saturday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a person suspected of shooting at a male driver on Interstate 4 near the 36 milepost westbound in Polk County Saturday afternoon.
Lakeland homeowner shoots, kills 'out-of-control' intruder during break-in, deputies say
A "bizarre" chain of events led up to a Lakeland homeowner shooting and killing a man who broke into his home.
A "bizarre" chain of events led up to a Lakeland homeowner shooting and killing a man who broke into his home.
NOAA Hurricane Hunters overhaul procedures to navigate storms, COVID-19
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters collect critical information used to forecast the path and strength of developing storms. Multiple crews worked around the clock flying directly into the path of Hurricane Laura before it made landfall.
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters collect critical information used to forecast the path and strength of developing storms. Multiple crews worked around the clock flying directly into the path of Hurricane Laura before it made landfall.
Haines City couple arrested for running illegal gambling operation
Dexter Rhodes, 33, and Deget Lane, 27, are facing more than 300 charges after being were arrested Tuesday night for running an illegal virtual gambling operation.
Dexter Rhodes, 33, and Deget Lane, 27, are facing more than 300 charges after being were arrested Tuesday night for running an illegal virtual gambling operation.
COVID-19 changed disaster response; won’t keep Auburndale volunteers from doing relief work
Even though CDR has been doing relief work worldwide for more than three decades, the way they approach Hurricane Laura disaster relief is unique because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Even though CDR has been doing relief work worldwide for more than three decades, the way they approach Hurricane Laura disaster relief is unique because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Experts warn of ‘twindemic’ as flu season approaches during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts are warning us of a so-called impending “twindemic”, the flu hitting us as we continue to battle COVID-19.
Experts are warning us of a so-called impending “twindemic”, the flu hitting us as we continue to battle COVID-19.
Polk deputies arrest 1, searching for 1 following Winter Haven armed robbery and carjacking
Polk County deputies arrested Jhamari Jones, 19, after he allegedly robbed two people at gunpoint and stole their car along with another suspect.
Polk County deputies arrested Jhamari Jones, 19, after he allegedly robbed two people at gunpoint and stole their car along with another suspect.
Pasco, Polk counties post number of COVID-19 cases in schools online
School is back in session and many families in our region are concerned about COVID-19 cases on campus. It’s the reason two area school districts are now posting that data online.
School is back in session and many families in our region are concerned about COVID-19 cases on campus. It’s the reason two area school districts are now posting that data online.